About the role#
The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites graduate students to join our research teams. We offer a multidisciplinary environment where you will work alongside mentors to support strategic research and national security missions. This role is open to students currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program. We offer opportunities for summer appointments as well as spring, fall, or year-round participation.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate closely with one of the scientific teams within T-5.
- Contribute to research in fusion science, space plasma science, numerical analysis, computational imaging, optimization, environmental sciences, and the modeling of critical infrastructure.
- Develop and apply research in novel algorithms, numerical methods, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or Doctoral degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 on graduate coursework.
- Ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
- A desire to learn and openness to working on different projects.
- Ability to independently learn the usage of scientific software packages and perform analytical calculations.
- Experience in one or more of the following: integrated plasma simulation, theoretical modeling applied to magnetic fusion, inertial confinement fusion, astrophysical and space plasmas, dense/strongly coupled/quantum plasma, or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This is a full-time position.
- The role is available on a rolling basis for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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